The Cockleshell Dress
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The exhibition of The Cockleshell Dress is at Lanhydrock and requires admission. The dress is part of a larger collection and is featured in the National Trust publication 100 Things To Wear.
Featured in the National Trust publication 100 Things To Wear, the Cockleshell Dress will be on display in the House this autumn.
Worn by Mary Agar-Robartes at an early twentieth-century fancy-dress party, the costume was inspired by the nursery rhyme Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, complete with silver bells and cockle shells. Decorated with shimmering metal threads, sequins and shell motifs, it is one of Lanhydrock's most distinctive costumes.
After seeing the dress, be inspired to party and practise your dance skills in the Bay Bedroom.
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Weather on the day
Overcast · 20°C
Feels like 16°C · Chance of rain 80% · Wind 25 km/h
Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Forecast from Open-Meteo, updated 30 min ago. Accuracy drops beyond a few days out.
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The Cockleshell Dress takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 27 September 2026.
The Cockleshell Dress is held at Lanhydrock in Newquay (Bodmin, Cornwall).
Tickets for The Cockleshell Dress can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Editorial Summary
The exhibition of The Cockleshell Dress is at Lanhydrock and requires admission. The dress is part of a larger collection and is featured in the National Trust publication 100 Things To Wear.
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Organiser’s full description
Featured in the National Trust publication 100 Things To Wear, the Cockleshell Dress will be on display in the House this autumn.
Worn by Mary Agar-Robartes at an early twentieth-century fancy-dress party, the costume was inspired by the nursery rhyme Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, complete with silver bells and cockle shells. Decorated with shimmering metal threads, sequins and shell motifs, it is one of Lanhydrock's most distinctive costumes.
After seeing the dress, be inspired to party and practise your dance skills in the Bay Bedroom.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Cockleshell Dress?
The Cockleshell Dress takes place on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Where is The Cockleshell Dress taking place?
The Cockleshell Dress is held at Lanhydrock in Newquay (Bodmin, Cornwall).
How do I get tickets for The Cockleshell Dress?
Tickets for The Cockleshell Dress can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Lanhydrock
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Until Sunday, 27 September 2026
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